Photo: pixabay Experts have determined the trigger for the Himalayan glacier collapse that led to devastating flooding in Nepal, Zakon.kz reports. Analyzed meteorological data revealed that the mountain range experienced unprecedentedly high temperatures for that time of year during those days. The average temperature on the glacier at an altitude
As part of the Kyrgyz Republic Resilient Landscape Restoration Project (KG RESILAND), the “Report on Stakeholder Mapping and Engagement in the Use of the Regional Roadmap for Mitigating the Impacts of Transboundary Mudflows and Floods” has been prepared. The document covers the Central Asian region and identifies key government institutions
As part of the World Bank’s Resilient Landscape Restoration in the Kyrgyz Republic (KG RESILAND) project, a Comprehensive Review of Policies and Measures for Mitigating the Impacts of Mudflows and Floods in Central Asia, including a Gap Analysis (D3.1), has been prepared. The document is part of the preparatory work
A recent disaster in Nepal has become a serious warning for Tajikistan. Роза Шапошник, asia+ The catastrophe in Nepal demonstrated how rapidly a glacier collapse can turn into a deadly flow. For mountainous Tajikistan, this is not a distant scenario, but a real risk that requires preparedness today. A massive
Bishkek, June 24, 2026 — From June 24 to 26, representatives of the Central Asian countries will gather in the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic to discuss joint solutions for reducing mudflow and flood risks, improving natural hazard monitoring systems, and strengthening regional cooperation in the context of climate change. The
From water scarcity and glacier melting to air pollution and food risks — Central Asia must seek ways to jointly address these issues. Saifiddin Qarayev, Asia+ 19.05.2026 17:28 Telegram Facebook WhatsApp Copy URL At the Regional Ecological Summit (RES 2026), held in Astana from April 22 to 24, 2026, environmental
On 14 May 2026, within the framework of the 35th Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), a side event entitled “Taking Action Across Agrifood Systems for Biodiversity and Global Impact” was held under the framework of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. The
Due to expected precipitation and its intensification, increased avalanche risk is forecast in several areas of Tajikistan on January 28 and into the night of January 29. This was reported by the Agency for Hydrometeorology under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan. According to the agency, increased avalanche risk
Local residents found the body of a boy in the Abshyr-Sai River in Nookat District. The Ministry of Emergency Situations reports this. The body was handed over to the police. Work is underway to establish the child’s identity. In total, ten people died as a result of the destructive mudflows.
